Newfoundland and Labrador Northern Cod and Groundfish Consultations 2016

Title/Subject:

Newfoundland and Labrador Northern Cod and Groundfish Consultations 2016

Subject:

Fish harvesters and Fishing Industry

Description:

Meetings to discuss the 2016 to 2018 management plans for the NAFO Divisions 2J3KL Northern Cod fishery and the NAFO Division 3Ps Groundfish fishery, and to discuss management measures for various NAFO Divisions 2J3KLMNO and 3Ps groundfish species.

Type of consultation activity:

By invitation only

Type of stakeholders

Fish harvesters, Industry, Aboriginal organizations/ governments, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Tour Boat operators, recreational harvesters, and environmental non-government organizations

Timeframe:

November 19, 2015 to June 02, 2016

Sector lead:

Fisheries Management Partners: Science Branch (DFO)

Location:

• 19 November 2015 - NAFO Division 3Ps Groundfish Advisory Bill Davis Chalet, Clarenville, NL
• 01 June 2016 – Northern Cd Industry Advisory Meeting, Holiday Inn, St. John’s, NL
• 02 June 2016 - NAFO Divisions 2J3KLMNO Groundfish Industry Advisory Meeting, North Atlantic Fisheries Center, St. John’s, NL

Consultation URL:

Not applicable

Contact information:

Patricia Williams
Ph. (709) 772–0695
Patricia.williams@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

David Coffin
Ph. (709) 772–2914
David.Coffin@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Resource Management and Aboriginal Fisheries
Fisheries Management, Newfoundland and Labrador Region

Documents:

Not applicable